A little simplicity and A Whole Lot of Love

    Laying in bed tonight just thinking about life and how it ever became so confusing. This week has been full of changes and eye openers for me. First of all, I started taking this amazing Yoga class this week. Not only has this class been challenging for me in the aspect that I am fairly new to Yoga but we (roomie and I) have been taking a variety of different classes, some are more focused on cardio and strength training and boy is it one heck of a workout. Obviously there are the more relaxed classes as well that are focused around flexibilty and stretching, and I feel like it was in this stressfree environment this evening where I started to realize what life has become. Life these days is all about technology and immediate communication. Phones are constantly attached to our bodies, facebook updates every hour so that people can know when we ate and what exactly we had, email, etc, etc. I remember back when I could care less if I ever had a phone around me. I never had internet or a computer growing up and life was so simple. That is back when we actually spent time with the people we were with. I never use to have dinner with friends where I was distracted because of my texting the whole time, or never sat with family always checking my facebook on my phone in case there was an important status update. But I, just like a majority of the world, am guilty of this now. It is so sad how much we let technology run our lives and how our relationships with friends and family suffer because of it. We all just need to take a step back from this and put our phones down and actually spend some quality time with people, trust me it is so worth it! From now on, I am hitting the brakes and changing how I let this affect me. My phone is not going to be attached to me and when I am with friends, I may just shut it off! Why not! Life is too short to waste it sending a message to someone when you could be loving just living in the moment!!
   I also realized this week that my focus in life has gotten way off track. I was worried about things that should not even be an issue in my life at this point in time. Right now the only things that should matter to me are as follow:
1.) Focusing on my last month of my internship and starting off my beautiful career. I am going to strive to find a wonderful job and am going to work my butt off when I find it. ,
2.)Working out not only for the healthy aspect but I have goals, April is right around the corner and I never give up on my dreams.
3.) Spending any free time I am able to with my family and close friends. Time goes by so fast so cherish the time you do get to spend with these people and make sure you tell them you love them:)
4.) Church....enough said
5.) Just doing what I want in life that makes me happy....I am going to go out dancing on the weekends with my girls, and I am going to go on random road trips with my roomie, and I am going to snuggle my nieces like they are my own babies, and I am going to live like there may not be a tomorrow but that's ok because whatever I am doing in this exact moment is putting this smile on my face. No regrets!
   These are the important things in my life right now and everything else will eventually fall into place! Life is confusing and it is supposed to be that way but just remember everyone is just as confused as you are:) You just need to laugh through the confusion because eventually everything will be exactly the way it's supposed to be! So from now on, spend "time" with the people who matter most. Put the phone down, facebook can wait, just add a bit of simplicity to things because your life is happening right now....do not let it pass you by:)

New Beginnings in 2012

      Here's a new thing I am trying, and that is writing everything out that is constantly running through my head. For me, 2011 was a fantastic year because a lot of wonderful things came together in my life. I know for a fact 2012 is going to be just as great if not better because your life is exactly what you make it and I plan on making mine a story worth telling. I am kicking off this new year with a bang because let's face it I do not do anything halfass! So writing is a way for me to escape and has always been something I really enjoy and that is what led me to this. If you are the type of person who enjoys hearing random thoughts, positive spins on things, and overall usually something to make you laugh then you have come to the right place because I think life is all about the way you perceive it and making the best of things! Life is all about the ride and the journey so do you want to look back on your life and have regrets or wish you would have done things differently....that's easy..NO! Everything that you have done in your life and every choice that you have made has led you to become the person you are today. I am constantly telling my friends hey, we are 22 years old how long are we going to be this age for?? This is why we need to be doing what makes us happy and having fun because before you know it life will pass you by and if your sitting around waiting for something in your life to happen you will be left in the dust. YOU need to make it happen and now....what are you waiting for!
Randomness is always going to be the foundation to this new discovery of mine! For now here are a few things worth sharing!

The truth is I listen to my favorite song on repeat over and over and it never gets old..(currently jason mraz I won't give up). Music is my life and dancing is my passion! I watch romantic movies and believe that’s how life really is and it can be, you just have to find that person. My favorite thing to do...make people laugh sometimes intentionally sometimes by me just being the natural blond that I am. Smiles are the prettiest thing you can wear and it goes with every outfit;) People need to learn to take risks and to take chances because at least in the end you will have tried then always looking back wondering what if... I have many hopes for the future and have a lot of faith in people. I like to give everybody the benefit of the doubt and I believe people can change if they really have the desire to. Everybody was put on this earth for a reason, everybody has a story to tell. Before you judge the next person you see think about their background, what they have been through in life. Nobody knows what that person has gone through and most importantly, nobody understands. Everybody makes mistakes but just remember there is always a new morning and a fresh start!!! On the subject of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right...do not worry they are out there. They make take time to find but good things are worth waiting for. And remember forever is a very long time, spend it with someone who makes you laugh. My parents after 27 years of marriage are still like teenagers just crazy about eachother... they inspire me so muchand I truly beleive everybody can find it.  Life holds so much beauty go out and discover it everyday and always always always appreciate the little things life has to offer you!

**Make Each Day Something To Smile About**